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FROM Bonnie Sandberg, csandberg2@houston.rr.com~
My dad, Lewis Risinger, is now home from the hospital.

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FROM Gus & Jackie Browning~
Some Texas Conference folks will remember Rev. Wilson Wade who served
in this Conference in the late 1950s - early 1960s, including music
director and youth director. After graduating from Perkins at SMU, he
served mostly in the Southwest Texas Conference until retirement in 1996.
Wilson, 78, died March 22 after a long bout with cancer. Memorial
services were April 2 at University Methodist, Austin. He is survived by his
wife Carla, son John Charles, daughter Elizabeth Wade Buller, son Chris
Houston and daughter Emily Houston.

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___________________NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS___________________

FROM Roby Nelson~
If you still need to attend a workshop on clergy sexual
harassment/misconduct to fulfill a requirement for ordination or consecration, you
have one more chance before annual conference. You may sit in on a
three-hour section during licensing school. Lon Morris College in
Jacksonville in the chapel building. Saturday, May 20th from 9 - 12 noon. No
registration required. No cost.

FROM Patrick Combe~
I am looking for a minister who speaks French to speak to a woman who
may be in her last days. If you can help, please contact me. I am
Patrick Combe at 832 724 3239.

FROM Donna Dean~
We need a PIM team of about 12 -15 members to go to 4 Corners July 8 -
15.
We also need individual members who will go with an already set up
team, June 17 - 24. Contact Donna Dean Hutcherson , 903/668-2249 or 903/
235 - 0950, for more details.

FROM Glenna Brayton~
The Conference Committee on Native American Ministry [CONAM] has
college scholarships for Native American students who are members of TAC
UMC's.
Preference is given to students attending UM colleges and universities,
but students attending other universities are considered Contact
Glenna Brayton at 281-391-5797 for more information.

FROM Woodie Wells~
Conference Commission on Religion and Race is accepting grant
applications for the Ethnic Ministries Grants. DEADLINE to apply is APRIL 11,
2006.
For more information or to receive an application, contact Eleanor
Colvin at 713 695-2469 or e-mail at efcolvin@ev1.net or Woodie Wells at
713 521-9383 or e-mail at wwells@methodists.net.

________________________THIS WEEK'S EVENTS_________________________

FROM John Dawson webminister@PayneSpriingsUMC,org~
OLD TIME REVIVAL - Now thru April 5 -
5:30 Snack supper Every Evening. 6:30 p.m. Worship begins Featuring
Rev. Kay Alewine, Pastor of Arp UMC.
PAYNE SPRINGS METHODIST CHURCH; 9667 State Highway 198 South; Payne
Springs, TX 75156 (Palestine District)
For directions or more information, 903-451-2978 OR Rev. Elizabeth
Elizardo, Pastor@PayneSpringsUMC.org - Secretary@PayneSpringsUMC.org.
All Invited To Singing, Preaching, and Eating

FROM Nancy Hairston~
Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas will be at Tennison UMC in Mt. Pleasant for our
annual joint Lenten Series. Friday and Saturday, April 7-8, covered
dish meal begins at 6 pm, Fellowship Hall; Worship begins at 6:45 pm,
Sanctuary. Sunday, April 9, morning worship at 10:50, Sanctuary. The church
is on Church and 3rd (313 Church), 903-572-5341.

FROM Ms. Juanita Jackson, ELCC Committee Chair ~
ETHNIC LOCAL CHURCH CONCERNS (ELCC) PROPOSAL DEADLINE FOR GRANTS -
April 7, 2006 is the proposal deadline for the Spring 2006 grant
cycle. Ethnic churches and churches in transition that meet the criteria
are urged to apply.
Grant application and criteria can be downloaded from the Conference
Website: www.txcumc.org, link to Ministries (Committee on Ethnic Local
Church Concerns)
All completed proposals should be received by:
Mrs. Pam Woody, 16111 Second Street,
Channelview, TX 77530 on or before the deadline
of April 7, 2006.
For additional information, please contact : Ms. Juanita Jackson,
ELCC Committee
Chair, at (713) 743-5385 or (713) 523-6392.

FROM Sarah Smith~
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church’s chancel choir, soloists, and
orchestra will present Mozart’s Requiem on Palm Sunday, April 9, at 7
p.m., in the sanctuary. No admission charge. MDUMC is located at 12955
Memorial Drive, one block west of Beltway 8 in west Houston, between the
Beltway and Wilcrest. You are cordially invited to attend. Church:
(713) 468-8356 ext. 126.

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_____________________RESTORATIVE JUSTICE NOTICES__________________

FROM John W. Harrington, Restorative Justice Coordinator--Beaumont
District~
Folks released from incarceration asking to be contacted by a local
area church:

Gatesville Womens Unit:
Lonis Etta Wilson, 4710 Galveston Street, Beaumont, TX;
77705--409-892-1584 -
Attended AA

TDCJ:
Robbie Swisher, 6610 Wedgewood, Beaumont, Texas -
77706--409-866-0487.
Richard Francis Sr., 47690 Hartel, Beaumont, TX 77705

________________________JOB OPENINGS/JOBS WANTED_________________

Below are the most current openings and job information. Previous job
postings can be located on the conference website: www.txcumc.org. Thank
you.

FROM Rev. Tommy Williams~
Woodville United Methodist Church is looking for a Summer Youth
Ministries Director.
Woodville is located halfway between Beaumont and Lufkin on Hwy 69. We
are looking for a college student with energy, passion and love for God
and young people.
$2400/summer plus possible local housing and some board. Send resume
to revtommywilliams@sbcglobal.net or call 409-283-2471 for more info.

FROM Deborah Proctor~
St. John's United Methodist Church in Texas City has an opening for a
summer youth intern. Needs to be 21 years old. Includes working with our
full-time youth director in ministering to our junior high and senior
high youth.
Will attend summer camp, junior and senior high mission trips,
evening youth activities. $1200 for the summer. Inquiries should be
directed to Kelly Castillo at: youth@stjohnsumctc.org.

FROM Alicia Permenter, Director of Youth Ministries~
Cedar Bayou UMC is looking for interns to fill 2 full-time positions
from May 14 - August 13, 2006. We are looking for one intern for our
Youth Ministries and one for our Children’s ministries. The interns will
be expected to do his/her best to fulfill the vision and image of Cedar
Bayou Children/Youth Ministries. Please contact Alicia Permenter,
Director of Youth Ministries at 281.427.4754 or Alicia@cedarbayou.org for
more information.

FROM Christ UMC, College Station, Texas~
We are currently accepting applications for Director of College
Ministries and Intern Ministries.
College Station is the home of Texas A&M University and Blinn Junior
College.
The Intern program gives students exploring calls to church careers
the opportunity to work in the different ministry areas approximately
13 hours a week while attending Texas A&M or Blinn College. The Director
of College and Intern ministries and the Interns are provided with
dorm-style rooms, a kitchen and living area in the Intern Wing of Christ
UMC.
For more information, e-mail vickiaveritt@christ-umc.org or
ryanharvey@christ-umc.org

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